Pritika Auto Industries Informs Exchanges of High Court Order Setting Aside Land Auction, Refund Ordered
Pritika Auto Industries Limited disclosed to stock exchanges that the Hon'ble High Court of Punjab & Haryana set aside an e-auction in which the company had been declared the highest bidder for land and building admeasuring 64 Kanals at Village Simbli, Hoshiarpur, Punjab. The company petitioned the court after learning of pending litigation related to the property, seeking to avoid legal entanglement. Vide its order dated 11th May, 2026, the court accepted the company's request, set aside the auction, and directed a refund of the bid amount to the company. The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, and submitted to exchanges on 13th May, 2026.

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Pritika Auto Industries Limited has filed a disclosure with stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, informing them of a court order that set aside a land auction in which the company had participated as the highest bidder.
Background: E-Auction Bid and Highest Bidder Declaration
In continuation of its earlier intimation dated 20th February, 2026, the company disclosed that it had participated in an e-auction sale notice issued by the Official Liquidator attached to the Hon'ble High Court of Punjab and Haryana. The auction pertained to land and building admeasuring 64 Kanals situated at Village Simbli, Hoshiarpur Phagwara Road, Hoshiarpur, Punjab. Pritika Auto Industries had been declared the highest bidder by the Official Liquidator, Chandigarh, following the conclusion of the auction process.
Pending Litigation Prompts Court Petition
Subsequent to being declared the highest bidder, the company became aware that litigation was pending with respect to the said property. Given its intent to avoid involvement in legal proceedings related to the asset, Pritika Auto Industries approached the Hon'ble High Court of Punjab & Haryana, Chandigarh, with a prayer to set aside the auction.
The key details of the development are summarised below:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Property Description: | Land and Building admeasuring 64 Kanals |
| Location: | Village Simbli, Hoshiarpur Phagwara Road, Hoshiarpur, Punjab |
| Auction Conducted By: | Official Liquidator, Chandigarh (attached to Hon'ble High Court of Punjab & Haryana) |
| Earlier Intimation Date: | 20th February, 2026 |
| Reason for Petition: | Pending litigation regarding the property |
| Court Order Date: | 11th May, 2026 |
| Court Order Outcome: | Auction set aside; refund of money ordered to the company |
High Court Sets Aside Auction, Orders Refund
The Hon'ble High Court of Punjab & Haryana, Chandigarh, accepted the company's prayer and, vide its order dated 11th May, 2026, set aside the auction. The court further directed that the money paid by Pritika Auto Industries in connection with the bid be refunded to the company. The disclosure was signed by C B Gupta, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, on 13th May, 2026, and has been submitted to both the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd and BSE Limited for their records.
Historical Stock Returns for Pritika Auto Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.31% | +0.87% | +1.39% | -8.98% | -13.36% | -23.53% |
Will Pritika Auto Industries pursue alternative land acquisitions in Punjab to meet its potential expansion plans, and what is the timeline for deploying the refunded capital?
How might the pending litigation surrounding the Hoshiarpur property affect its eventual re-auction value and attract future bidders?
Could this episode prompt SEBI or the Official Liquidator's office to introduce stricter due diligence requirements around litigation disclosures prior to e-auctions?


































